Ikenna
Igbo · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ikenna
Ikenna is a Nigerian name of Igbo origin meaning "father's strength" or "strong father," derived from the Igbo words "ike" (strength) and "enna" (father).
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Etymology
Ikenna is a Nigerian name of Igbo origin meaning "father's strength" or "strong father," derived from the Igbo words "ike" (strength) and "enna" (father). The name is primarily used among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria and is common in Christian communities, though it predates Christian influence and reflects traditional Igbo naming practices.
Ikenna currently ranks #6,248 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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